Geranium Seeds – Zonal

Zonal Geraniums are a classic favorite among gardeners for their vibrant blooms, striking foliage, and long flowering season. These versatile plants are ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and window boxes, adding rich color and texture to any landscape. Known for their upright growth habit and beautiful rounded flower clusters, Zonal Geraniums perform well in full sun and are easy to maintain throughout the growing season. They are also excellent choices for both outdoor and indoor decorative planting.

Features:

• Produces bright, colorful flower clusters that bloom continuously.

• Compact and bushy growth, ideal for containers and garden beds.

• Attractive round, scalloped leaves with characteristic zonal markings.

• Tolerant to heat and mild drought once established.

• Suitable for garden borders, patios, and indoor pots.

• Easy to grow and care for, perfect for beginner gardeners.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Pelargonium × hortorum

• Common Name (US): Geranium

• Variety: Zonal Geranium

• Plant Type: Perennial (grown as an annual in most regions)

• Bloom Colors: Red, pink, white, salmon, and bi-color

• Bloom Size: 2–4 inches across

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–100 days from sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost; transplant after frost danger passes

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (annual in zones 2–8)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 2–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9–11: February to March

• Uses: Bedding plants, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, indoor pots